Pitchago Blog

Entrepreneurial know-how around growth & fundraising

How Connect Sverige Is Scaling Startup Impact With a New Data-Driven Accelerator Model

As startup ecosystems mature and competition for capital intensifies, accelerators across Europe are rethinking how they evaluate, coach, and prepare founders for investment. One of Sweden’s most respected accelerator networks—Connect Sverige Region West—is now taking a bold step forward by integrating Pitchago’s intelligent assessment and development platform into its flagship Springboard® program.

New Features

Introducing the New & Improved Pitchago

Pitchago has launched a major upgrade to its platform, designed to simplify and supercharge startup growth and fundraising. The revamped tools aim to support founders and startup enablers alike—helping users move from early-stage to investor-ready faster, with less guesswork and greater confidence.

Startup

Gear Up for 2024: Navigating the Startup Funding Rollercoaster

Let's get real. 2023 kicked our butts in the startup world. Fundraising was a real challenge, and selling our products was as tricky as squeezing water from a stone. This was mainly due to customers dealing with smaller budgets because of rising inflation and wild interest rate changes.

Startup

Generative AI Disrupting Traditional SaaS

Founders of SaaS companies should be aware of the paradigm shift in computing and embrace it quickly before competitors surpass them. AI-powered conversational agents like ChatGPT can greatly improve the functionality and intelligence of SaaS applications.

Raising Capital

Now is the Perfect Time to Bootstrap Your Tech Startup!

10 things you need to consider for lean and mean bootstrapping, and some super effective MVP tools.

Startup

10 ways to sustain company growth during a recession

No matter the size of your business, you are probably preparing to survive and hopefully thrive through the next recession. Here are ten expert tips that have helped protect companies during a downturn and thrive afterward!

Investments

Surviving Startup in 2023

Many startups are holding back from raising funds to avoid lower valuations or harsher terms. With the lack of additional capital, startups are focused on being capital efficient, reducing their burn rate and increasing the runway. Learn more about how to navigate the new VC reality of the early-stage VC market in 2023.

Raising Capital

Time To Raise Capital? How Much Should You Raise?

Deciding how much money to raise in a fundraising round is challenging for most founders. Knowing when to raise capital can be the difference between your company’s success and failure.

Investments

How do I meet and engage with the right investor?

You have built your pitch deck, created the financial model, and calculated the capital needed to execute the next 18-24 months. Now that you are ready to raise money, you want to build a list of the investors you know are the right fit for you.

Raising Capital

Understand your venture stage.

Raising capital is one of the most critical challenges when building a startup. How well-prepared are you as a CEO to pitch your magical company? Are you aware of the startup funding stages or funding rounds? Every venture is different, and the various venture stages can vary somewhat, but generally speaking, there are five typical venture stages for early-stage startups.